Usually, the fire department starts the program in late April or May, but because of all the weather whiplash the area has seen over the past few months, vegetation has exploded and left many yards and properties with fire hazards.
Ruiz says his neighbor's yard becomes overgrown and unmaintained every spring.
"It just makes the city look good," he shared. "There's probably houses all over the city like this."
Just ask Mel Shepherd, who was given a warning when he moved back into his childhood home.
This weed abatement applies to all kinds of properties, whether that's for homes, commercial or city land. The fire department says this is about prevention, not enforcement.
"Around the corner, there are dead weeds growing right out by the sidewalk. I think that would help for them to get a notice," Shepherd said.
The department says now is the best time to cut back, while weeds are still green, to prevent future fire hazards.
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